Learning Support Assistant

1 month ago

St Albans, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Job Title:Learning Support Assistant

Location: UK-Hertfordshire, St Albans

Salary: £85-£95 a day depending on experience and qualifications

Hours: Full time - 40 hrs per week, Mon - Fri. Term time only 

 

The client school is a Special day school which provides a highly specialist learning environment for students aged 3 to 19 who have a range of MLD and SLD needs including autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.

Many of our students have complex medical needs and sensory/ physical impairments. Our students are supported to manage sensory overload, anxiety, low self-esteem, low confidence, and difficulty with transitions which is often demonstrative through their behaviours. 

We are a well resourced school with exceptional facilities and therapeutic team.

Due to the continued increase in our student role and expansion of the school provision we are currently looking for a Learning Support Assistant to join our accredited specialist team to create better outcomes and life chances for our students in their preparation for adult life.

 

Role responsibilities: 

  • Be crucial in supporting students with their learning, development and progress in all areas of the curriculum within a range of learning contexts including the classroom, the local environment and within the community
  • Help young people with a range of needs, including PMLD, complex medical conditions and autism to achieve their educational and personal goals
  • Support an environment that fosters equality, diversity and the rights of all young people to be seen as learners and be treated with respect
  • Place an emphasis on support and empowerment of young people
  • Develop a greater understanding of Special Education issues; the values of the school
  • Provide high quality support in all aspects of the role
  • The role may require participation in physical intervention and personal care routines

 

We are looking for candidates who are: 

  • Willing and able to work towards getting formal qualifications, attend training and to take responsibility for your own development 
  • Passionate and show compassion for children and young people with additional needs 
  • Ambitious and determined to overcome barriers to learning
  • A lover of the outdoor and community learning
  • Capable of having a vision to see potential rather than disability
  • Committed fully to our safeguarding values and procedures
  • Proactive, rather than reactive
  • Creative thinkers with solution focus
  • Able to work supportively as a team member and confidentially when working independently, within a range of settings
  • Excellent communication skills, particularly in relation to our students communication needs
  • Able to understand and deliver effective education and support in line with identified needs
  • Educated to at least level 2 (or equivalent) Maths and English

 

Benefits:

  • Being part of an accredited highly skilled specialist team
  • Being part of a growing team with shared values and vision
  • Opportunities for meaningful career development
  • Fully funded training and qualifications

 

If you think this could be the role for you, please apply today

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